I will comment on the next two photos. The residents planted tomatoes a week or so ago in this planter. One of the residents saw my painting from inside and she thought the tomatoes had already grown to the top of the fence!I had planned to work on this for 3 days, but it took 4 instead. I am sore from bending, stooping, reaching, etc..... I'm exhausted and don't have any sewing projects to do right away, so I am going to take a short break from posting. I'll still try to get on once a day to read your blogs and make comments, though. We've had so much going on since my husband's mom first broke her hip, had surgery, spent time in the nursing home, came home, and then passed away, that I am mentally tired and just need some time to relax and do little thinking. On top of all that I've been sick with sinus stuff!! I have a couple of good books to read, a deck to sit on, and flowers to enjoy, so that is just what I'm going to do.

Julia , Hi my cousin Susan sent me your blog ....Your art work is great ! I think we both paint almost the same way . I love that you did this for a nursing home and how you painted the names into it . I painted a mural on my Mom's wall almost like this .Hope to see more .Great job ,I know how tireing it can get ,you deserve to relax for awhile ,Cheryl

What a blessing these cheerful colorful murals will be to all the residents and what a self-less act on your part to share your talent in this way. May God "refuel your tank" as you take time to relax!

Julia- the mural is so gorgeous- the residents must love it! I love that you included all of your loved ones in the vines also- how sweet! I hope you get a good re-charge- remember to take care of yourself my friend! You deserve a little break-it makes me smile to think of you on your deck with a book and a glass of sweet tea admiring your flowers. Big hugs to you!!!!

Julia, the fence is beautiful. I know you are still on your break from posting but I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you and miss your posts. You have had so many things happen this spring and I know you are tired. You are such a blessing and I think you are wonderful.

I'm touched by the inspiration, and in love with the cheery painting! Love your style! We are finishing up installing a sensory garden for my 5 year old son, he is mostly deaf and legally blind. This gives me some ideas for more ways to incorporate color and high contrast! Thanks so much for sharing!

When you feel your soreness, remember that is is a "good" sore! Your painting scenes are now giving great joy to the residents (and staff)and your sore muscles gave these results!!! Wonderful work and wonderful idea!

About Me

I am a grandmommma who loves to sew. I also love any creative outlet that I can express myself in, such as painting, drawing, sherenshnitte, and writing. I am the "baby girl" of my mother who is in a nursing home. I wish I could get into her head to understand what is going on in there sometimes. I will reflect upon my observations, therefore, using this as a therapy of sorts for myself.